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Ark Brown 1 (2018) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
Mediatek MT6735
Mali-T720 MP2
2 GB / 16 GB
4.7 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Ark announced the launch of the Brown 1 smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Ark Brown 1 phone with 4.7 inches display, Mediatek MT6735 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Ark Brown 1 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery. The 4.7 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Ark Brown 1 specifications

BrandArk
NameBrown 1
ModelBROWN1
Release date2018

Body

The weight of Ark Brown 1 is about 4.13 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Ark phone are average (5.47 x 2.68 x 0.23 inches).

Weight4.13 oz
Dimensions5.47 x 2.68 x 0.23 inches
Colorsbrown
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Ark Brown 1 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCMediatek MT6735
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP2

Display

The size of Brown 1 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.7 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 4.7 inches IPS display of Ark Brown 1 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size4.7 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Ark Brown 1 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Brown 1 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Ark Brown 1 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Brown 1 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Brown 1 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 1800 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Ark phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Ark Brown 1 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Ark Brown 1, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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